GEOLOGY

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Principle that states in a sequence of undisturbed rocks, the oldest rocks are on the bottom and the rocks become progressively younger toward the top
A
Half-Life
B
Superposition
C
Uniformitarianism
D
Convection Current
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -law of superposition, a major principle of stratigraphy stating that within a sequence of layers of sedimentary rock, the oldest layer is at the base and that the layers are progressively younger with ascending order in the sequence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The principle of superposition states that in an undisturbed rock sequence, the oldest rocks are at the bottom and each successive layer is younger than the layer beneath.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Law of Superposition says that within the layers of sedimentary rock, the youngest layer is at the top. As you go further, each layer below is older.

Detailed explanation-4: -The principle of superposition states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, each layer of rock is older than the one above it and younger than the one below it (Figures 1 and 2). Accordingly, the oldest rocks in a sequence are at the bottom and the youngest rocks are at the top.

Detailed explanation-5: -The law of superposition is one of the principles of geology scientists use to determine the relative ages of rock strata, or layers. This principle states that layers of rock are superimposed, or laid down one on top of another. The oldest rock strata will be on the bottom and the youngest at the top.

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